Lettuce-linked Cyclospora outbreak widens to three more states, sickening thousands
TL;DR
FDA reports a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has expanded to Georgia, Tennessee and Texas, bringing total illnesses to 11,458 across 20 states with hospitalizations and two deaths; Michigan remains the hardest-hit state, and the CDC notes symptoms typically begin about a week after infection. The outbreak—one of the largest foodborne events in recent U.S. history—has also ripple effects on produce shopping and supply chains tied to Taco Bell, prompting changes in consumer behavior around fresh greens.
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